Medical Records Administrator (Chief CHIM)

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Job Title: Medical Records Administrator (Chief CHIM)

Company Name:	Veterans Health Administration
Location:	El Paso, US
Position Type:	Full-Time
Post Date:	01/24/2026
Expire Date:	02/24/2026
Job Categories:	Government and Policy, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician

Job Description

Medical Records Administrator (Chief CHIM)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/30/2026

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in written and spoken English Education or Experience: Experience
Three years of creditable experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems demonstrating a knowledge of medical terminology, medical records procedures, medical coding, or medical, administrative, and legal requirements of health care delivery systems
OR Education
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology
OR Experience/Education Combination
Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education that equals 100 percent may be used to meet basic requirements
For example, two years above high school from an accredited college or university, with 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management, plus one year and six months of creditable experience that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems meets an equivalent combination
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: Persons hired or reassigned to MRA positions above the full performance level in the GS-0669 series in VHA must have HIM Certification through AHIMA
Information Management (HIM) Certification Higher-level health information management certification is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA
To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in the occupation
Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of HIM certification may be added/removed by the above certifying body
however, current HIM certifications include Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Medical Records Administrator (Chief (CHIM)), GS-12 One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the KSAs described at that level
NOTE: To be equivalent to the GS-11 level, experience must also be earned while having an active Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) HIM Certification with AHIMA
KSA's at the GS-11 level are as follows: Records Administration Specialist, GS-11 Skill in performance and process improvement techniques to develop and implement new or improved solutions in health information management
Ability to advise management and staff, at various levels, regarding health record documentation requirements and health information management practices based on current industry standards, policies, statues, laws, and regulations
Ability to plan, justify, develop, evaluate, assess, monitor, and advise on current health information management processes and recommend changes in policies or procedures
Ability to determine and evaluate compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines and accrediting bodies, as they apply to health information management
Ability to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and meaningful information Records Administrator, (Assistant Chief (ACHIM)), GS-11 In addition to the Records Administration Specialist, GS-11 Assignment above: Ability to successfully apply principles and techniques of sound resource management (i.e., staffing, space, contracts, equipment)
Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties, to include assignment of work, completing performance evaluations, selection of staff, and recommendation for awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate Certification
Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification
Medical Records Administrator (Chief (CHIM)), GS-12 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to determine and evaluate compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines and accrediting bodies, as they apply to health information management
Skill in evaluating, developing and implementing new policies, procedures, and programs
Ability to provide program oversight, including advisory and technical expertise on a range of health information management practices and guidelines to staff at various levels
Ability to develop and conduct training on health information management programs, policies, procedures, and performance improvement activities
Ability to effectively procure and manage HIM resources (i.e
space, staffing, education, budget, etc.)
Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties to include assignment of work
completing performance evaluations
selection of staff
and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions
Customer service skills necessary to effectively communicate (written and verbal) and interact with all levels of hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and outside agencies
Ability to deal effectively with sensitive and/or complex situations
Preferred Experience: 3 years experience, active practice which is paid/non-paid employment as an MRT/MRA or related field such as medical coding, qualitative and quantitative health record analysis, HIPPA privacy and release of information, or management of medical records
Possess current HIM Certification through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Proven experience in managing and leading teams within a health information management or medical record department
Knowledge of data analysis and the ability to use data to drive improvements and decision-making
Experience in quality improvement initiatives and applying best practices in health information management
Ability to effectively collaborate with clinical and administrative staff, as well as patients and their families
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.

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